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Mending the World of Patriarchy
Genesis 1 is an account of the Creation, whereas Genesis 2-3 is an account of the creation of patriarchy--a remarkably truthful account.
How We Hear
Jewish tradition places great emphasis on the way in which we hear and how we interpret the messages we receive.
Truth and Lies in the Jewish Tradition
Jewish moralist literature sets a high standard of truthtelling, but one not without exceptions.
Book of Numbers
The harsh environment of the wilderness lead to Israel's spiritual development as a nation.
Beliefs & Practices, God, Jewish Thought, Study, Suffering & Evil in Judaism
Does God Reward the Good and Punish the Bad?
A concept that accounts for suffering, but also contributes to the problem of its existence.
Israel, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
Does the System Work?
Pros and cons of the Israeli electoral system.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Study
Jews in Poland
Medieval Jews found religious tolerance and economic opportunity in Poland
Holocaust, Jewish History, Study
Polish Jewry Between the Wars
Jewish life in Poland between the wars was characterized by both cultural dynamism and conflict.
God, Jewish History, Southern & Jewish, Study
Arthur Mayer & Demopolis, Alabama
Last week, I had the unique experience of driving to Demopolis, Alabama, (the recent subject of a Forward article about ...